Chili Cheese Fries
These easy Chili Cheese Fries! They are loaded with flavor from homemade chili, crispy fries, and an irresistibly creamy homemade cheese sauce. The ultimate snack to share with friends, perfect for game day!
Chili Cheese Fries
- 32 ounce frozen fries
(chili) - 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- ⅓ cup water
(cheese sauce) - 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- in a large skillet over medium-high heat add the beef, onion Brown the beef and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain the excess fat. Add chili powder,garlic powder, salt, and cumin.Stir to combine.
- Add the tomato sauce and water, stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.Spread the French fries over a large pan and bake until the French fries are crispy about 20 minutes.
- While the fries are cooking, make the cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook for one minute, then add garlic powder, chili powder and salt.
- Whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until it begins to thicken, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted and smooth. Set aside.
- Spread the chili over the hot French fries, then spoon the cheese sauce over top. Garnish with desired toppings and serve immediately enjoy.
